Fish Species

Albino Tiger Barb

Albino Tiger Barb - Description

The Albino Tiger Barb is the same species as the more well known Tiger barb, the only difference is its coloring. The albino tiger barb has white stripes on an orange body whereas the Tiger bard has black stripes. They can be an aggressive fish and 'nip' the fins of other species so don't make an ideal community fish.

Popular Name: Albino Tiger Barb
Species: Puntius tetrazona

Profile of the Albino Tiger Barb

This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Albino Tiger Barb species.

  • Size: Up to 6cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: 25 to 27 Degrees. PH 6 to 8

  • Diet / Feeding: Brine Shrimp, Dried, Frozen or Flaked Food

  • Temperament: Can be aggressive to other species

  • Habitat: Shallow waters of fast flowing streams

  • Behaviour: Keep in schools of at least six to minimise aggressive behaviour

  • Range: Indonesia, Borneo and Sumatra

Scientific Classification of the Albino Tiger Barb

Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Puntius tetrazona

  • Popular Name: Albino Tiger Barb - Orange Barb

  • Size: Up to 6cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: 25-27 Degrees. PH 6-8

  • Diet / Feeding: Brine Shrimp, Dried, Frozen or Flaked Food

  • Temperament: Can be aggressive to other species

  • Habitat: Shallow waters of fast flowing streams

  • Behaviour: Keep in schools of at least six to minimise aggressive behaviour

  • Range: Indonesia, Borneo and Sumatra

Tropical Fish Index

Facts about Fish Species - Albino Tiger Barb

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

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